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Major study led by autistic scientist challenges long-held preconceptions about the conditionA scientist with autism has used his own experiences to aid the completion of a study which challenges some of the most commonly-held beliefs about the condition.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-02-major-autistic-scientist-long-held-preconceptions.html
Autism spectrum disordersFri, 20 Feb 2015 06:50:43 ESTnews343637428Next generation of dementia scientists to focus on lifestyle factorsScottish scientists investigating the causes of dementia will study how lifestyle factors impact on memory and brain degeneration as seen in dementia.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-02-dementia-scientists-focus-lifestyle-factors.html
Alzheimer's disease & dementiaThu, 05 Feb 2015 09:40:01 ESTnews342350310Further dangers of smoking while pregnant revealed by new studySmoking while pregnant causes chemical changes to the DNA of a foetus detectable from as early as 12 weeks and may predispose children born to smokers to a range of health conditions which last throughout life, new research by Scottish academics has revealed.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-dangers-pregnant-revealed.html
HealthFri, 30 Jan 2015 08:20:02 ESTnews341826994Scientists identify key control for blood glucose levels which could improve diabetes treatmentFor people suffering from diabetes, managing blood sugar can be like walking a tightrope - if too high they run the risk of serious long term complications such as blindness, kidney failure, limb gangrene and premature heart disease, but allow it to drop too low and it can lead to a loss of consciousness which could be fatal.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-scientists-key-blood-glucose-diabetes.html
NeuroscienceThu, 22 Jan 2015 10:00:01 ESTnews341141603Study reveals new challenges faced by MS patientsMultiple Sclerosis (MS) patients are less able to regulate their emotions and have a poorer quality of life than people who don't have the disease, according to research carried out at the University of Aberdeen.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-reveals-ms-patients.html
NeuroscienceTue, 13 Jan 2015 07:20:01 ESTnews340353946Time does not heal 'broken heart syndrome,' new research findsAn acute heart condition previously thought to recover spontaneously does not necessarily heal with time, new Aberdeen research has found.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-12-broken-heart-syndrome.html
CardiologyWed, 17 Dec 2014 06:44:23 ESTnews338021050New research suggests shape of our spines is key to lifting correctly'Bend your knees and keep your back straight' is the mantra for lifting heavy objects but new research led by University of Aberdeen academics suggests this approach may not work for everyone when it comes to back care.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-11-spines-key-correctly.html
HealthFri, 14 Nov 2014 09:20:04 ESTnews335178065Researchers create new guide to help men lose weightA new 'How to' guide launched today by the Men's Health Forum charity - and based on research led by the University of Aberdeen - is the first to show how to adapt and run weight-loss programmes so they are tailored specifically for men.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-11-men-weight.html
Overweight and ObesityThu, 13 Nov 2014 10:20:01 ESTnews335094150Ground-breaking research shows frequency of addiction to over-the-counter medicinesParticipants are being sought for a new phase of a ground-breaking study into addiction to over-the-counter medicines, also known as non-prescription medicines.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-11-ground-breaking-frequency-addiction-over-the-counter-medicines.html
AddictionMon, 03 Nov 2014 08:50:02 ESTnews334226451Student inventors create detection system for African sleeping sicknessSix University of Aberdeen students will head to Boston on Wednesday to a major international science competition to showcase a new diagnostic tool they have created.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-student-inventors-african-sickness.html
Diseases, Conditions, SyndromesMon, 27 Oct 2014 10:00:01 ESTnews333618746Moderate delays in cancer treatment may have no effect on patient outcomesDelays between a patient presenting with symptoms of colorectal cancer to their GP and receiving treatment may have no impact on survival rates, according to a study by academics at the University of Aberdeen.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-moderate-cancer-treatment-effect-patient.html
CancerWed, 22 Oct 2014 09:30:01 ESTnews333186746Pharmacists could save the NHS GBP 1 billion by treating common ailmentsNew research from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) shows that common ailments such as coughs and sore throats cost the NHS an extra £1.1 billion a year when patients are treated at A&E or GP surgeries rather than at community pharmacies.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-pharmacists-nhs-1billion-common-ailments.html
HealthTue, 21 Oct 2014 09:50:01 ESTnews333102493Researchers aiming to improve global standards for detection of leading cause of blindnessDiabetic retinopathy - a common complication of diabetes which occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the cells at the back of the eye - is the biggest cause of blindness in the working population globally.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-aiming-global-standards.html
OphthalmologyFri, 03 Oct 2014 08:00:02 ESTnews331539550Research provides new understanding of emotional impact of strokeThe physical challenges associated with recovery from a stroke are well documented however the impact of a stroke on emotion is less well understood.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-emotional-impact.html
CardiologyWed, 01 Oct 2014 10:00:02 ESTnews331375060New study detects early metabolic signals that our bodies are not coping with diet or lifestyleNew research from the University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health has identified gene markers which could provide early signals that our bodies are not coping with diet or lifestyle choices.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-early-metabolic-bodies-coping-diet.html
HealthWed, 01 Oct 2014 07:20:01 ESTnews331364916